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Dirk Jan Testerink . . .
Passed away on Friday July 11th, 2025, Dirk Testerink of Kingston Ontario, age 59. Dear father of Johan Testerink (Jessica) of Iroquois. Loving son of Barbara Testerink of Glen Becker and the late John Testerink. Loving brother of Ernest Testerink (Cindy) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Laurie McIntosh (Greg) of Airdrie, Alberta, Troy Testerink (Becky) of New Bern, North Carolina and Barbara Gillespie (David) of Lunenburg. Dirk will be fondly remembered by his uncle, aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Funeral Arrangements . . .
A private family graveside service will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville.
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